Canned Sauerkraut for Retail from Japan
Canned sauerkraut is fermented cabbage heat-processed in tin cans for shelf stability, preserved without vinegar or acetic acid. Under HTS 2005.99.30.00, it is classified as sauerkraut, a non-frozen prepared vegetable product. This form is common for long-term retail distribution.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Submit commercial sterility certificates from accredited labs to confirm safe canning processes
• Ensure cans meet FDA low-acid canned food regulations with proper headspace and code dating